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Storypoint Chesterton

Storypoint Chesterton is an independent living community in Chesterton, IN.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with a plush comforter and decorative pillows next to a window.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring a large indoor plant, seating area with a sofa and chair, coffee table, and a window with curtains overlooking the outside.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room with a cozy sofa, wall-mounted TV, and a stone fireplace.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with neatly arranged dishware on the table, surrounded by modern appliances and warm decor.
  • Lobby

    Modern lobby with comfortable seating and floral arrangements.
  • Piano

    A grand piano in a spacious atrium with patriotic decorations and a balcony.

700 Dickinson Road, Chesterton, IN 46304

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 148 reviews
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Overall Review of Storypoint Chesterton

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring and responsive.

Across the reviews, families consistently describe warm, attentive staff who make new residents feel comfortable quickly. Several mention follow-ups and proactive check-ins, along with staff who go out of their way to help with day-to-day needs. Leadership is also described as engaged and available, including for questions during the move-in process.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Food quality is a highlight

Restaurant-style dining and frequent praise for meals are a standout.

Many reviews call out the quality of meals, describing them as delicious and consistently satisfying. Residents and families mention variety across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus the ability to accommodate preferences like diabetes and gluten-free diets. The experience is also discussed in social settings such as dinner choices and monthly brunches, reinforcing that food is a regular part of community life.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe an active schedule with plenty of things to do.

Reviews repeatedly mention a steady flow of activities, events, and outings that give residents social time and reasons to get involved. Families describe residents as happy and engaged, with daily programming ranging from games and happy hour to scheduled events and themed gatherings. The community also appears to encourage resident participation through resident-led options and group activities.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Care supports daily independence

Residents describe supportive care that helps them stay independent longer.

Several reviews describe moving in as a transition where additional support was available while still allowing independence for day-to-day living. Families mention help with tasks like meals and light care needs, and they also describe on-site therapy support after medical events. The community’s care services focus on medication management and meal preparation, which aligns with the emphasis reviews place on safety and peace of mind.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some layouts feel tight

A few reviews mention space and storage limitations in apartments.

While many reviews praise cleanliness and comfort, a couple of residents or families note concerns about apartment layouts for limited mobility and reduced usable storage. One review also calls out that the apartment size can feel small compared with their expectations, even though the rest of the building is well regarded.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Price is a recurring concern

Some families say the community can be expensive for the space and experience.

A few reviews explicitly mention cost or that the community is pricey, even when they otherwise recommend it. One family also describes paying extra for care services they felt were not delivered as expected, adding to concerns about what’s included in the pricing.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Hunter's Brewing (0.5 miles)
  • Lucrezia (0.7 miles)
  • Round the Clock Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.9 miles)
  • Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill (1 miles)
  • The Original George's Gyros Spot (1 miles)
  • Culver's (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Monosol Rx (6.5 miles)
  • Custom Dosing Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Playtime Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Steel Family Health Care Center (1 miles)
  • Innovative Women's Health (7 miles)
  • Portage Heart Care (7.6 miles)
  • Portage Health Center (7.6 miles)
  • NorthShore Health Centers Scottsdale (7.8 miles)
  • Digestive Healthcare Associates PC (7.9 miles)

Parks

  • Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve (1.3 miles)
  • Mount Tom (4.2 miles)
  • Butterfly Meadow (7.4 miles)
  • Valplayso (8.2 miles)
  • Red Mill County Park (8.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Dune Park South Shore Train Station (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Porter Regional Hospital - Emergency Room (3.5 miles)
  • Portage Outpatient Clinic (6.9 miles)
  • St Mary s Medical Center Imaging (7 miles)
  • HealthLinc - Porter-Starke (7.9 miles)
  • Northwest Health Outpatient Rehabilitation (8 miles)
  • Chandana Surgery Center (8.1 miles)
  • Interventional Pain Clinc at Northwest Health (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • 49er Drive-In Theatre (4.9 miles)
  • Portage 16 IMAX + GDX (7.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Valparaiso Theater (9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Greek Othrodox Church St Lakovos (5.1 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (7.2 miles)
  • Valparaiso Nazarene Church (8.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.2 miles)
  • Phil-B's Cafe (8.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.8 miles)

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